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Michigan Township board candidates emphasize homelessness, mental-health supports and local outreach
Summary
Four candidates for Michigan Township board (Webster, Yanke, Spear, Farmer) said they would prioritize connecting residents to services, collaborating with nonprofits, and improving access to budget hearings; candidates emphasized experience with food programs, affordable housing and community outreach.
Four candidates for Michigan Township board used opening statements and a League‑screened Q&A to spotlight social services and fiscal oversight.
Susan Webster, seeking reelection, said the township acts as a local safety net and urged residents to attend posted budget hearings and review annual reports. "We're the last place for people to reach," Webster said, stressing adherence to Indiana code and the trustee office's role in…
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